Are folding treadmills good? It’s a question that many runners have, and the answer is not always straightforward. There are pros and cons to both types of treadmills, but in the end, it comes down to personal preference. Here’s a look at some of the pros and cons of each type of treadmill so you[…]
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Gym Equipment FAQ’s
We are dedicated to answering frequently asked questions about fitness equipment, from treadmills and ellipticals to weights and abdominal machines. Find out how you can maximize the use of this type of gear for a healthy life style.
Why Your Legs Might Be Telling You to Skip a Run (and What to Do About It) We’ve all been there before – it’s a beautiful day outside, you have the time, and you’re feeling motivated to go for a run. But then you start your warmup, and something feels off. Your legs feel heavy,[…]
If you’re new to running, you might be wondering how long you can keep going at an incline. After all, it’s not exactly easy to run uphill! However, there are a few factors that will affect how long you can run at an incline. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what those[…]
Different Shoes for Different Surfaces: Why You Shouldn’t Wear the Same Shoes on a Treadmill as You Do Outside If you’re like most runners, you probably have a go-to pair of shoes that you wear for all of your runs, whether you’re running outside on the pavement or on a treadmill inside. And while there’s[…]
You’re pounding away on the treadmill, working up a sweat and feeling the burn in your legs. You keep upping the incline, thinking that the harder you work, the better the results will be. But is there such a thing as too much of a good thing when it comes to treadmill inclines? Let’s take[…]
For runners, the question of whether or not to run every day is a common one. Some runners feel like they need to run every day in order to stay in shape, while others believe that taking days off is important for preventing injuries and allowing the body time to rest. So what’s the answer?[…]
Is a treadmill as good as walking? So, you enjoy walking. You love the outdoors, fresh air, and exploring new trails. But sometimes, life gets in the way, and you can’t get out for your usual walks. Or maybe the weather is just too bad. What do you do then? Many runners and walkers turn[…]
Running is a great way to get in shape, and there are plenty of terms you need to know in order to do it properly. Here’s an a-z of some of the most important ones. Aerobic: Refers to the type of exercise that uses oxygen to help produce energy. Running is an aerobic activity. Anaerobic:[…]
Why a Shuffle Might Be Better for You Than a Run I used to be a runner. I would hit the road every day, moving as fast as I could for as long as I could. But then I started to notice that my joints were starting to hurt. My knees, in particular, would ache[…]
What to do when my legs say yes, but my head says no? Yesterday I had an amazing run. The weather was perfect, and my legs felt incredible. They were strong and fast, and I felt like I could have run forever. But today, my head is telling me that I shouldn’t have run yesterday.[…]